Betty Crocker’s Living with Cancer Cookbook: Easy Recipes and Tips through Treatment and Beyond (Hardcover)
From Publishers Weekly
In Betty Crocker’s Living with Cancer Cookbook doctors Kris Ghosh and Linda Carson along with Elyse Cohen begin with a discussion of the disease and how to cope then outline and identify dietary considerations. A q&a section answers patients’ common questions, such as “Why am I too tired to eat?” and is followed by such soothing recipes as Berry-Banana Smoothie. Each dish in the main section, many from patients, includes nutritional and fiber information and i (more…)
The Colon Cancer Survivors’ Guide, Second Edition: Living Stronger, Longer (Paperback)
Based on an award-winning series of Esquire magazine articles on his battle with colon cancer, Pesmen shows how a person stops becomng a patient and starts becoming a survivor. Incluses a chorus of survivors’ voices, and casts light on the physical, emotional and psychological needs of those striving to move forward confidently with their lives. New, revised second edition updates treatments and adds new survivors’ voices and surveys treatments on the horizon.
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Colon & Rectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients & Families (Hardcover)
From Library Journal
In her latest guide, medical writer Johnston takes a sweeping look at the clinical, financial, social, and research aspects of colon and rectal cancer. Unfortunately, owing to the vast amount of information amassed here, basic definitions and crucial explanations often lack clarity. Part of the problem is that the book lacks a streamlined approach to presenting data; chapters encompass far too many topics grouped under one broad subject. For example, “Modes of T (more…)
The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back (Paperback)
The Cancer Survivor’s Guide explains how foods influence the hormones that fuel cancer and how a dietary change to a low-fat, plant-based diet can be beneficial to anyone diagnosed with cancer. Each section describes specific nutrients and how they work in your body, which foods are the best sources, recommended recipes, and offers simple, practical steps you can take during the week to increase consumption of these foods. Includes over 60 pages of recipes for satisfying and flavor (more…)
American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer (Paperback)
Don’t die of embarrassment–get informed about colorectal cancer Although colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, you may be unaware of your risk and don’t know what you can do to prevent this serious disease. You may be too embarrassed to ask your doctor about changes in your bowel habits or get screened for colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer provides sound information and support if you are concerned (more…)
The Bowel Book: A Self-Help Guide for Sufferers [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)
Review
“This ’self-help guide for sufferers’ aims to answer all the questions people are afraid to ask – and which might help them to solve problems before they become serious … this no-nonsense little book should probably be on every family’s bookshelf.” East Anglian Daily Times “This book is, as it claims, ‘frank and entertaining’ without being derogatory to people with bowel conditions. The author has great understanding of each condition and shows real empathy towards patien (more…)
EZ DETECT Home Test for Early Warning Signs of Colorectal Disease – 1 ea
INDICATIONS: Ez Detect Home Test. One kit contains five test pads. Simple home test for detecting the early warning signs of colorectal disease. No diet restrictions. Easy-throw in the bowl test. Quick-results in two minutes. Sanitary – no stool handling. Convenient – no lab processing. Ez Detect Ez Home Test Self check for intestinal bleeding even before symptoms appear. No laboratory processing required. Results in two minutes. The American Cancer Society recommends annual testi (more…)
